U.S. Forest Service
Rainbow Lakes Campground
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ReservableAccess
18Sites
The place
This campground is at the end of the Rainbow Lakes Road and adjacent to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. There are 18 first-come, first-served Scan & Pay campsites that accommodate tents (on 14x16 foot tent pads) and small trailers. Campsite 8 is oversized and accommodates up to 15 people. Campsites 15 - 18 are walk in sites for tents. Facilities Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and trash services are provided. This campground does not feature drinking water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Keep reading
Natural Features Abundant hiking trails and opportunities for wildlife viewing. Nearby Attractions Brainard Lake Recreation Area is just a 30-minute drive from the campground.
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
The sites · 18
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Lakes | 01 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 02 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 03 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 04 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 05 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 09 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 10 Host Site | management | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 11 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 12 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 13 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 14 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 15 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 16 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 17 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Rainbow Lakes | 18 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23
Booking
183 daysBooking window before arrival
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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